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Tyla took house fairly a number of accolades on the 2024 MTV European Music Awards on Sunday (Nov. 10), the place she additionally paid homage to Aaliyah.
The “Reality or Dare” artist attended the occasion in a teal blue iteration of the Roberto Cavalli robe that the late R&B singer wore to the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards. She additional accessorized with a diamond-encrusted watch choker and black heels, courtesy of stylist Ron Hartleben, often known as Ronnie Hart, per WWD.
“Love the homage to the legendary Aaliyah! You regarded beautiful in that Cavalli,” wrote one fan beneath the South African songstress’ Instagram submit. One other commented, “You’ll ceaselessly be that woman. Congratulations in your enormous win, my dhiye, and paying homage to one in every of my [favorites], Aaliyah.”
Elsewhere, her choreographer, Lee-ché Janecke, penned, “Continues to be essentially the most blessed debut 12 months! So pleased with you, my mamas!” It was enormous evening for Tyla, who received throughout three classes — Greatest Afrobeats, Greatest African Act and Greatest R&B — as a first-time nominee.
Throughout her acceptance speech for Greatest Afrobeats, Tyla shared, “I can’t imagine it. Actually, all the nominees are insane. They actually have taken Afrobeats up to now, and I’m so honored to be successful this award. It’s insane, however I simply wish to thank my workforce, my household [and] the Tygers for voting for me.”
“Thanks to God, clearly. Thanks to Afrobeats,” the artist continued whereas standing beside her sister, Sydney Seetha. “Afrobeats has opened so many doorways for African music.” Different acts competing within the class included Tems, Ayra Starr, Asaka, Burna Boy and Rema, all of whom have had outstanding runs this 12 months.
Tyla additionally carried out “Water” and “PUSH 2 START” on the EMAs. The latter monitor appeared on the deluxe version of her debut album, TYLA+, which additionally welcomed “BACK to YOU” and “SHAKE AH.” The unique LP notably housed contributions from Travis Scott, Gunna, Becky G and extra.